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Philippine Productivity Dynamics in the Last Five Decades and Determinants of Total Factor Productivity
Llanto, Gilberto M. - 2012
Various studies showed that total factor productivity (TFP) has not been a source of growth in the Philippines. It …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011421244
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Determinants of Locating R&D Activity in the Philippines: Policy Implications
Yap, Josef T.; Macasaquit, Mari-Len R.; Gonzales, … - 2010
the first set of factors relate to the home country. A survey of firms operating in the Philippines was conducted to … determine which factors are deemed important and areas where the Philippines is deemed inadequate. The findings have important … encourage firms to locate in the Philippines are: (i) good quality of education; and (ii) protection of intellectual property …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011421178
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Asia's Underachiever: Deep Constraints in Philippine Economic Growth
Briones, Roehlano M. - 2009
Numerous studies have tried to explain the poor growth performance of the Philippines. This paper critically reviews … related literature on constraints to long-run growth, as it applies to the Philippines. We evaluate several factors, namely …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011421133
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Assessing the Spillover Effects of FDI to the Philippines
Aldaba, Rafaelita M.; Aldaba, Fernando T. - 2010
The experience of the Philippines shows that FDI spillover effects are not automatically generated. Opening up the …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011421197
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A Note on Economic Growth, Inequality, and Poverty in the Philippines
Tabuga, Aubrey D.; Reyes, Celia M. - 2011
This paper examines the relationship among poverty, economic growth, and inequality by decomposing poverty changes at subnational levels. The results were examined against the performances of the different economic sectors in the regions to understand the relationships while accounting for the...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011421219
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Land Rental Market Activity in Agrarian Reform Areas: Evidence from the Philippines
Bresciani, F.; Ballesteros, Marife M. - 2008
Using data from 3,120 farm households surveyed in 2000 and 2006, the paper tests for factors that affect the degree and extent of households' participation in the rural land rental market. The survey period coincided with the full implementation of the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011421121
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Improving Local Service Delivery for the MDGs in Asia: the Case of the Philippines
2009
would serve as inputs to national strategies and plans in improving LSD in the Philippines. It develops a Triangulation …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011421145
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Toward a Strategic Urban Development and Housing Policy for the Philippines
Carino, Benjamin V.; Corpuz, Arturo G. - 2009
continue to be determined by the performance of its urban system. Overall, however, the Philippines is characterized by its …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011421149
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Philippine International Labor Migration in the Past 30 Years: Trends and Prospects
Orbeta, Aniceto Jr. C.; Abrigo, Michael Ralph M. - 2009
The paper characterizes how international labor migration became an enduring feature in the country's development. It presents data on the flow of temporary and permanent international migrant workers in the last thirty years. Characteristics such as destination, occupation, education, sex, and...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011421151
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Institutions Serving Philippine International Labor Migrants
Orbeta, Aniceto Jr. C.; Cabalfin, Michael R.; Abrigo, … - 2009
This paper discusses public and private institutions that were established in the Philippines to provide services to …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011421155